What started out as a dream and a vision for Mississippi’s toughest kids has now come to fruition. Camp Kamassa, located in Crystal Springs, is now up and running to provide a fun-filled getaway for children with special needs. Decades … Continued
An electronic threat was made against Northwest Rankin High School on Wednesday, causing law enforcement to respond to the educational facility. Rankin County Sheriff’s Department officials say they were notified shortly after the threat was made. In coordination with the … Continued
The Mississippi River has been named “America’s Most Endangered River of 2025” by nonprofit American Rivers, highlighting increasing environmental and policy threats that could prove detrimental to both the river’s ecosystem and the millions of people who depend on it. … Continued
Northpark’s “Shop Local Spotlight” initiative has been named a finalist for the prestigious ICSC Maxi Awards. Initiated in 2023, the campaign features monthly blog posts celebrating the stories of local small businesses in the Ridgeland shopping mall. The initiative is … Continued
Mississippi’s longest-serving congressman has endorsed state Sen. John Horhn to be Jackson’s next mayor. U.S. Rep Bennie Thompson, a Democrat whose district covers a large chunk of the capital city, announced his support for Horhn over incumbent Chokwe Antar Lumumba … Continued
A federal three-judge panel is again ordering the State Board of Election Commissioners to redraw state senate districts in northeast Mississippi to allow fair opportunity for Black voters to elect preferred candidates. The panel ordered the state to redraw … Continued
Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel recaps win over Southeastern Louisiana last night in Hammond and previews weekend series with Georgia State. Plus, David Cohen, Georgia State Play-by-play Voice, talks weekend series against the Golden Eagles and Panthers. And the … Continued
GE Aerospace is expanding manufacturing capacity at its Batesville location with an $11 million investment, according to a Wednesday release from the Mississippi Development Authority. The American aircraft engine supplier plans to use the expansion to add industrial equipment, precision … Continued
Those providing medical care to society’s most vulnerable people will be celebrated across the U.S. in May for National Skilled Nursing Care Week. Following in line with the national week of honor, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation that cements … Continued
Midweek action on the diamond was lowlighted by Ole Miss losing to Little Rock and highlighted by Southern Miss beating Southeastern Louisiana on a go-ahead grand slam. Sprinkle in a Mississippi State run-rule victory over Southern University, and another non-conference … Continued